Comments on: The Horn Test

By: Hugh Sherry

Hugh Sherry — Sun, 03 Apr 2005 17:39:39 +0000

Positive I saw aftermkt air horns…just can’t remeber where. I’m expecting my MCS this month so I have aftermarket research overload.

By: ALVAN LICHTENSTEIN

ALVAN LICHTENSTEIN — Tue, 25 Jan 2005 15:59:08 +0000

I HAVE A MINI S CONV ON ORDER,JUST WAITING FOR THE ARM REST TO BE INSTALLED.THE ARM REST SHOWS ON THE WEBSITE MINIUSA, BUT THE DEALER HAS SAID THE FACTORY HASN’T GIVEN THE “OK”.DO YOU HAVE ANY WORD ON THAT? AS A SIDE NOTE I PLAN TO ADD THE JCW AND ADD 18″JCW WHEELS

By: phaedrus

phaedrus — Fri, 21 Jan 2005 18:22:55 +0000

Anyone else think the pre-1998 Porsche 911 horn sounds the sweetest? Sort of a shrill, two-tone blast that befits such an autobahn missile. It’s just unlike anything else. I’d love to get my hands on one for my MCS.

By: Adam S

Adam S — Fri, 21 Jan 2005 15:21:18 +0000

These folks sound like they’re trying to outdo the wine snobs… “An agressive nose, with hints of leather. Poor, harsh mouthfeel, but a long, satisfying finish. Best after 2003. 6,000 cases made; 3,000 imported to the US.”

By: Barry / 10 Ball

Barry / 10 Ball — Fri, 21 Jan 2005 14:44:13 +0000

Someone had asked why they were tessting horns with the hood open. This preceeds the implementation process for the Mini to meet the upcoming Euro pedestrian crash standard. Immediately before a pedestrian impact, the Mini will fire explosive latches to open the hood and then automatically start tooting its horn pitched a wee bit higher, not so soft, with great tension and downright rudeness — how dare you crumple my hood!!

By: Vanwall

Vanwall — Fri, 21 Jan 2005 06:59:25 +0000

I had a big PIAA set on my old Mini - the box it came in had a picture of a tractor trailer rig on it - and it was deep and loud. I used it fairly often, as small as I was, and one day I had to really lay on it after being cut off by an F150 on the yellow, who then ran the red light in front of me. I had to brake hard just to stay out the intersection, and after I stopped honking, the guy in the car next to me at the light said, "Let's swap horns! Your's is waaayyy to big for such a tiny car!" ;-)

     BCNU,
   Rob in Dago

By: allan MICHAEL

allan MICHAEL — Fri, 21 Jan 2005 05:56:29 +0000

we got a great horn!

By: Sparky

Sparky — Fri, 21 Jan 2005 04:21:14 +0000

"My, that's a good, woody-sounding horn! But the 'onda had a very tinny-sounding horn, wot?" I miss Monty Python, too.

I think I want to put a Dukes-of-Hazzard horn on my Mini. Remember that one? Played the first line of "Dixie."

By: Victoria

Victoria — Fri, 21 Jan 2005 04:05:04 +0000

I'm sorry...I can't stop laughing after following the link, scrolling too fast, and imagining a car called the "Vauxhall Asthma."

FWIW, my horn is rarely used, but when it is, it's heard. Note: in my neighborhood a five-shot would get me shot, so I always keep the toot count low.

By: JohnDough

JohnDough — Fri, 21 Jan 2005 03:54:45 +0000

I only listened to the horns listed near the MINI. MINI was a double-shot “honk-honk” and the others were “blaaaaaaaaaat!” Thought it showed some respect for the MINI. What are horns good for? Maybe warning pedestrians when you're going slow. Displaying displeasure with others' driving (if you get past their cell phone). Friendly greeting. Anything else?

By: Ken Charpie

Ken Charpie — Fri, 21 Jan 2005 00:14:38 +0000

The F-250 that TRIED to run me off the road today definitely DID hear my horn!

By: morknmini

morknmini — Thu, 20 Jan 2005 22:07:44 +0000

Monty Python on wine and perhaps a wee bit more. Might similar descriptions apply to the semiotics of human conjugation? Happy honking.

By: CruzinChris

CruzinChris — Thu, 20 Jan 2005 21:23:57 +0000

I have put air horns in all my cars, but found the MINI's horn to be great one and don't plan to replace it. It does sound American though :)

By: dave

dave — Thu, 20 Jan 2005 21:22:16 +0000

anyone else wonder why they're recording the horn sound wqith the hoot (bonnet) open? I know of very few people, personally, who drive down the road with their hoot open ;-)

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 20 Jan 2005 21:21:44 +0000

I like the horn.. Sounds a lot fuller and bigger thatn the car would suggest. I hate the horns on Hondas.

By: alpha-6

alpha-6 — Thu, 20 Jan 2005 20:53:37 +0000

Anybody know how to make the horn sound of the MINI into a ringtone…..that'sd be great and annoying!

By: RB

RB — Thu, 20 Jan 2005 20:49:46 +0000

OMG...I gotta say the Monty Python comment was dead on!

MINISTRY OF HORNS

High pitched, but fairly soft, with little tension and roughness. A laid-back and nice sound, not overly aggressive or tense.....and just that slight hint of KISS MY ASS.

I was hoping for Chateau du neuf MAC TRUCK.

+++RB

By: Bart

Bart — Thu, 20 Jan 2005 20:08:31 +0000

It has a horn too -?! cool…

By: nevin musgrave

nevin musgrave — Thu, 20 Jan 2005 19:56:14 +0000

First time I tried the horn I was really dissapointed. I felt it had an American car sound to it and did not do this wonderfull little car justice!

By: dave

dave — Thu, 20 Jan 2005 18:14:41 +0000

High pitched, but fairly soft, with little tension and roughness. A laidback and nice sound, not overly aggressive or tense.

Reminds me of a wine tasting commentary! Oh for Monty Python still being around. A parody of Australian wine sketch with horn sounds instead . . .